Hôtel Colbert de Torcy, Private mansion in 2nd arrondissement of Paris, France.

The Hôtel Colbert de Torcy is a private mansion on Rue Vivienne with four facades richly decorated with architectural ornaments. The ground level features arcaded passages with semicircular arches and Doric friezes that structure and embellish the exterior.

Built in 1640 by architect Pierre Le Muet for Jacques Tubeuf, who was named president of the Chambre des comptes de Paris in 1643. In 1688 it was sold to Charles Colbert, marquis de Croissy, from whom the mansion takes its name. In 1720 it passed to François de Fargès, seigneur de Polisy, secretary to the king.

The mansion's name comes from Charles Colbert, marquis de Croissy, who bought it in 1688; the title of marquis, not count, is attached to the name. In 1720 it passed to François de Fargès, seigneur de Polisy, secretary to the king. The courtyard facades, with their colossal order and Doric frieze, show the architectural language of the period.

The mansion is located on Rue Vivienne in the 2nd arrondissement, an area filled with historical buildings and architectural landmarks. The site is easily accessible on foot and situated near other notable Paris locations.

The 1984 classification covers not only the building but also the ground of the courtyard and of the former garden. The name Colbert de Torcy comes from Charles Colbert, marquis de Croissy, who bought the mansion in 1688; in 1720 it passed to François de Fargès, seigneur de Polisy, secretary to the king.